Q COSTARICA — Holding homemade signs that read “Democracy, Not Dynasty” and “No Kings in America,” among others, dozens of Americans living in Costa Rica voiced their concerns over recent actions by the Trump administration, which they believe undermine democratic norms. They gathered on Saturday in front of the U.S. […]
Daily Archives: June 15, 2025
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Q COSTARICA (From CRHoy) — Sara (pseudonym)’s voice trembles a little when she talks about her father. Don Álvaro (pseudonym) is 60 years old, was born in Costa Rica, but is a US citizen and served in the army. He arrived in the United States when he was just 9, […]
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommended that citizens suspend all travel to Israel and Iran amid the escalating military conflict in that region. “Given the recent military escalation in the region, the continued state of war in Gaza, and serious concerns that the situation may worsen, […]
On Thursday, Costa Rica’s Legislative Assembly unanimously approved Bill 24,682, with all 42 members voting in favor. The bill, proposed by legislator Katherine Moreira, toughens penalties in the Penal Code for receiving stolen goods valued at more than five times the base salary. Under the new legislation, anyone found acquiring, […]
Q COSTARICA — Although Costa Rica is one of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries with the longest working hours, it is the third-lowest productive country in this group of nations, according to reports from the organization. What is the reason for the country’s low productivity? […]